Either Lewis or Clark killed a deer on their expedition using an air rifle. They also reported the Indians were fascinated by it. They were already familiar with firearms.
The story of the Lewis & Clark air rifle is absolutely absorbing, especially since it has recently been rediscovered.
8 posted on 12/05/2010 8:19:36 PM PST by ccmay
(Too much Law; not enough Order.)
10 posted on 12/05/2010 8:57:34 PM PST by Copernicus
(California Grandmother view on Gun Control http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7CCB40F421ED4819)